It was a very moving day which took place this Friday, November 15 at the Mercier bakery in Laon. Christiane Lebeau, 61, was spending her last day there after 42 years of working at the establishment. For the occasion, many customers came throughout the day to offer her flowers and greet her for her smile and her kindness every day. “ It's really very moving, I didn't think people were going to react like that », Comments the future retiree.
It must be said that Christiane Lebeau is a well-known figure in the neighborhood. She has been happily serving customers for 42 years. “ My secret is that I love people. There are some that I knew when I was little, whom I saw grow up and who are now parents. I know the joys and sorrows that many families have gone through “, she says.
The sixty-year-old started her job on October 26, 1982, when the bakery belonged to Mr. and Mrs. Michel. “ I started a bit by chance, since I had originally studied accounting “. But the Laonnoise does not regret her choice. “ I have always felt good here, I have been lucky to always have caring bosses ».
